Occupational Therapist – Porirua Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (PCAMHS)

Location: Level 3, BNZ Tower, Porirua

Contract: Permanent, Full Time -40 hours a week, Monday - Friday

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Making a positive difference, one young person at a time.

Working as an Occupational Therapist (OT) within a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) team is a rewarding and varied role. Every day brings opportunities to connect with young people, discover their strengths, support their development and help them find ways to thrive.

Although working in mental health can sometimes bring challenges, there are so many positive moments that make the role meaningful and fulfilling.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Porirua Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (PCAMHS) is a specialist multidisciplinary team providing mental health assessment, treatment and support for tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau experiencing moderate to significant mental health difficulties. The team works collaboratively with young people and their families to support wellbeing and recovery through individualised, family-centred care.

About you

• Recognised Occupational Therapy qualifications and an up-to-date Annual Practicing certificate  
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development would be an advantage
• Experience or knowledge of working with children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties,
• Ability to learn and develop on the job while becoming part of the team.
•  In the New Zealand context, an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application to equitable, culturally safe healthcare, particularly when working with Māori children, rangatahi and whānau.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Marianne.Lovgren@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.

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